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Assistant Director


Company : Goodstart Early Learning


Location : Bendigo, Victoria


Created : 2026-05-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Role:Assistant Director Location:Kyneton, 3444 Victoria Centre:GoodstartKyneton Employment Type:Full Time/ 38 hour per week / Fixed Term Contract until 21st May 2027 Pay: $42.38ph - $68.53ph Use your experience in early learning andwork alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team Competitive payat least 7% above award+a range of benefits includingchildcare discount + salary packaging available Work for Australiaslargestearly learningNot-for-Profit Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As the Assistant Director at GoodstartKyneton,you''llleverageyourexpertiseand leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations. Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks. In this role, you will: Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team Be responsible forthe overall management of the centre in the Centre Directors absence Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide WhatGoodstart can offer you: Receiveat least7% above the award rate Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks paid parental leave Tax benefits through salary packaging Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price Paid professional development Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year Free annual flu shot (optional) Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave Retail discounts on insurance,traveland technology Uniform allowance and employee referral program If you havepreviousexperience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position,or similar, thenwedlove to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you. How to apply Click Apply Now andsubmityour application. We review applications as they aresubmitted. We encourage you tosubmityour application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. Have a question? Contact Chrison 1800 222 *** or via email *******@goodstart.org.au At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.For further information and support email Supporting our people and protecting our children Werean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.Werealso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feela strong senseof belonging and connection. Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,all ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check. YouTube video link: #gsassistantdirector Posting Notes: KYNETON||VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children''s Services or equiv || Full-Time